La Revue de médecine interne
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Interactions between heart and thyroid are strong. Main cardiac complications of Graves' disease are supra-ventricular tachycardia or high output cardiac failure, without real myocardial involvement. ⋯ Acute myocarditis is an exceptional complication of Graves' disease, with most likely an autoimmune mechanism. Possible occurrence of fulminant rhythmic or hemodynamic complications justify minimal cardiological check-up before introducing beta blockers.
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Meta Analysis
[Naftidrofuryl in arterial obstructive disease: A systematic revue of the literature].
Arterial obstructive disease is a disease affecting 11 % of the general population. This prevalence is constantly increasing. Nafronyl is still prescribed despite a decreasing reimbursement rate since 2005. The objective of this study was to summarize data from the scientific literature on the efficacy and safety of nafronyl used for the treatment of peripheral arterial obstructive disease. ⋯ The efficacy of naftidrofuryl over the maximum walking distance in peripheral arterial obstructive disease appears similar to physical exercise or simvastatin.
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Cervical spinal sarcoidosis can mimic compressive cervical myelopathy leading to potentially harmful surgical procedures before the diagnosis can be made. ⋯ In patients with compressive cervical myelopathy, leptomeningeal contrast enhancement, a T2-weighted hypersignal exceeding the compression level on MRI, and the presence of extraneurological symptoms should point to inflammatory disease. These rare manifestations may be the first symptoms of sarcoidosis and should be recognized to avoid harmful surgical procedures and to provide appropriate medical treatment.